Hi there! I had a suggestion for this website.
It is that, you guys can bring actual magical classes here. Things like Demonology, Spell Casting 101, Potions, Starlight Academy History, etc. Players can have teacher characters who type up one long class RP post for each session. They can give homework, but it's not not OOC-ly necessary for the players to complete the homework and submit. There can be exams, tests, pop quizzes, class presentations, whatever else to make the school RP shine up a little more.
I cannot really describe the class system I have in mind in detail, but if you check out Hogwarts.io's class system, you'll get an idea.
I really think it's a good idea. It'd really give way more plots for the student characters to rp about (homework help, study groups, class rps, exam rps, etc etc). It will be fun :)
It is that, you guys can bring actual magical classes here. Things like Demonology, Spell Casting 101, Potions, Starlight Academy History, etc. Players can have teacher characters who type up one long class RP post for each session. They can give homework, but it's not not OOC-ly necessary for the players to complete the homework and submit. There can be exams, tests, pop quizzes, class presentations, whatever else to make the school RP shine up a little more.
I cannot really describe the class system I have in mind in detail, but if you check out Hogwarts.io's class system, you'll get an idea.
I really think it's a good idea. It'd really give way more plots for the student characters to rp about (homework help, study groups, class rps, exam rps, etc etc). It will be fun :)
Alaric Saltzman was sitting quietly on his desk, lips pursed in a single line as he sorted out tumbled papers on his desk. Anytime now, he thought, a new bunch of litters would come barging through the door. It was his first Demonology class, and he couldn't deny the jitters.
He took in a deep breath. It's going to be fine. He hoped.
Just as he stood up, the door slammed open and a bunch of students started piling in, taking up the front seats eagerly and groaning as they went for the last rows. All kinds of students Saltzman had ever imagined in his life were there; he looked at them one by one, stopping to gaze at weird-angled wings, twisted bodyparts and scary fangs every now and then.
The quiet of the room was gone; it was filled with hushed whispers of the students as they chatted, not acknowledging the professor in front of them.
Alaric cleared his throat. The whispers died a little.
"Hello, class." He said, and the whispers died some more. "If you think your chit-chats are more important than the class, why don't you step up and share them? We'd all love to know, I'm sure." He smiled sweetly, and the whispers died completely.
"Thank you." He said, now with a genuine smile. "I'm Alaric Saltzman, your new Demonology teacher. I welcome you to the first class."
A few of the students murmered 'thank yous'.
"Now, let's begin." He paused. "First of all, who will tell me what is Demonology?"
Several students raised their hands. Alaric pointed at one tall, pretty boy. He stood up gently and said, "The study of Demons is called demonology,"
"Well-said, young man. Thank you." Alaric nodded. "Demonology is not a supernatural ability or a gift that you are born with. It is the study of demons and demonic beliefs. This is a wide course, and has many sessions, like identifying, communicating with, summoning and controlling demons. But, worry not. This semester, we'll only discuss some of the most popular demons. No depth."
Some of the students groaned, and this brought a small smile on Alaric's face. "So, let's begin today's class. It is called 'Intro To Demonology', as you must all have seen in the little schedule provided to you when you selected this course.
"We are going to talk about demons. In many ancient cultures, the word "demon" (or more commonly "daemon") didn't necessarily have the evil connotations that it has today. It simply meant that the being was of a spiritual nature rather than a mortal. Most of the ancient gods of myth were considered "daemons" at some point. It wasn't until Catholicism came into power that we get the same interpretation that we have today.
"The words "Demon" and "Demonic" in modern terminology have a direct connotation with evil. The Devil himself is considered to be a demon - a spirit who in modern mythology seeks to consume or command the souls of mortals.
"But the term "demon" is often generalized as meaning "evil spirits", becoming less and less specific the more they become generically "evil". I wouldn't consider every ill-intentioned spirit to be a demon. An angry spirit who has yet to move on, for example, isn't necessarily a demon, even if they cause trouble or are, in fact, evil. Demons are of a higher-ranking nature. They have the power to cross over and affect our plane of existence, if only for a little while at a time. They are very, very powerful and potentially dangerous beings."
Alaric took out a pocket-watch out of his inner coat and checked the time. Five minutes left. "Very well," He addressed the students again. "That will be all for today. Before next class, you are to submit me a five-hundred words or above essay of whatever you know about demonology. This is required - " He added stress to the last word. " - for all of the students. Not completing it can result in a grade loss." He paused. "Next class, we'll talk a little about demonic possession, then go straight for most popular demons' properties and features. Hope you had a nice time. Class dismissed."
The students started to file out of the class, chattering loudly again. Alaric sat back on his desk and exhaled. This wasn't so bad, after all.
/\ This is a very rough sketch of how a class post can look like.
He took in a deep breath. It's going to be fine. He hoped.
Just as he stood up, the door slammed open and a bunch of students started piling in, taking up the front seats eagerly and groaning as they went for the last rows. All kinds of students Saltzman had ever imagined in his life were there; he looked at them one by one, stopping to gaze at weird-angled wings, twisted bodyparts and scary fangs every now and then.
The quiet of the room was gone; it was filled with hushed whispers of the students as they chatted, not acknowledging the professor in front of them.
Alaric cleared his throat. The whispers died a little.
"Hello, class." He said, and the whispers died some more. "If you think your chit-chats are more important than the class, why don't you step up and share them? We'd all love to know, I'm sure." He smiled sweetly, and the whispers died completely.
"Thank you." He said, now with a genuine smile. "I'm Alaric Saltzman, your new Demonology teacher. I welcome you to the first class."
A few of the students murmered 'thank yous'.
"Now, let's begin." He paused. "First of all, who will tell me what is Demonology?"
Several students raised their hands. Alaric pointed at one tall, pretty boy. He stood up gently and said, "The study of Demons is called demonology,"
"Well-said, young man. Thank you." Alaric nodded. "Demonology is not a supernatural ability or a gift that you are born with. It is the study of demons and demonic beliefs. This is a wide course, and has many sessions, like identifying, communicating with, summoning and controlling demons. But, worry not. This semester, we'll only discuss some of the most popular demons. No depth."
Some of the students groaned, and this brought a small smile on Alaric's face. "So, let's begin today's class. It is called 'Intro To Demonology', as you must all have seen in the little schedule provided to you when you selected this course.
"We are going to talk about demons. In many ancient cultures, the word "demon" (or more commonly "daemon") didn't necessarily have the evil connotations that it has today. It simply meant that the being was of a spiritual nature rather than a mortal. Most of the ancient gods of myth were considered "daemons" at some point. It wasn't until Catholicism came into power that we get the same interpretation that we have today.
"The words "Demon" and "Demonic" in modern terminology have a direct connotation with evil. The Devil himself is considered to be a demon - a spirit who in modern mythology seeks to consume or command the souls of mortals.
"But the term "demon" is often generalized as meaning "evil spirits", becoming less and less specific the more they become generically "evil". I wouldn't consider every ill-intentioned spirit to be a demon. An angry spirit who has yet to move on, for example, isn't necessarily a demon, even if they cause trouble or are, in fact, evil. Demons are of a higher-ranking nature. They have the power to cross over and affect our plane of existence, if only for a little while at a time. They are very, very powerful and potentially dangerous beings."
Alaric took out a pocket-watch out of his inner coat and checked the time. Five minutes left. "Very well," He addressed the students again. "That will be all for today. Before next class, you are to submit me a five-hundred words or above essay of whatever you know about demonology. This is required - " He added stress to the last word. " - for all of the students. Not completing it can result in a grade loss." He paused. "Next class, we'll talk a little about demonic possession, then go straight for most popular demons' properties and features. Hope you had a nice time. Class dismissed."
The students started to file out of the class, chattering loudly again. Alaric sat back on his desk and exhaled. This wasn't so bad, after all.
/\ This is a very rough sketch of how a class post can look like.
